Leaving the Scene

Leaving the Scene- Did You Flee the Scene of the Crime?

DUI Attorney Serving San Bernardino

Leaving the scene of an accident, when you are driving under the influence,
can be a very harmful decision that only heaps more trouble upon your
head. If you are involved in an accident, the law states that you must
stop, offer aid to those in need, and provide your name, address, driver's
license information, and vehicle registration. Nevertheless, it is a human
defense mechanism to flee a harmful situation and often individuals are
completely unaware that they have hurt property or people (see
DUI of injury and
vehicular manslaughter).

It is a natural response for an intoxicated individual upon realizing he
has been drifting or weaving, to overcorrect his vehicle and crash into
a vehicle in the adjacent lane. Fearing possible DUI charges, the offender
can then speed off without a further thought. Problem: often a witness
sees the accident occur and takes down the driver's license of the
offender. The offender is then located by police and slapped with two
charges: driving under the influence and leaving the scene of the crime.
If you have been charged with leaving the scene, then consult with our
Rancho Cucamonga DUI defense attorney here at the firm as soon as possible.

How a Rancho Cucamonga DUI Defense Lawyer Can Help

Courts and officers alike press hard-hitting charges on drunk drivers who
flee the scene of their crimes. Recently in Florida, a drunk driver killed
a thirteen year old girl in an accident, and fled the scene. He then had
to face a bail bond of one million dollars. Because drunk driving and
leaving the scene of the crime is treated separately, offenders can face
large consequences: higher fines, longer stays in jail, and longer license
revocation periods. Second or third convictions of this, come with even
worse penalties. When a person is charged with leaving the scene of a
crime along with
DUI charges, it is of the utmost important that they receive legal help immediately.